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A Court of Thorns and Roses Box Set by Sarah J. Maas
Passionate, violent, sexy and daring ... A true page-turner - USA TODAY on A Court of Thorns and RosesFeyre is a huntress. The skin of a wolf would bring enough gold to feed her sisters for a month. But the life of a magical creature comes at a steep price, and Feyre has just killed the wrong wolf ..Categorized as:
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![Ice & Ivy by J.D. Evans]()
Ice & Ivy by J.D. Evans
She is a void, the empty balance of magic.When the Grand Vizier seeks to humiliate a man who has crossed him, a woman of the humblest origins is entangled in political webs far beyond her understanding and bound into a marriage she cannot escape. She does not know who is an ally, and who is an enemy. But she does know she is drawn to the man whose dreams and heart seem made of ice...Categorized as:
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![Ruins of Sea and Souls by Lisette Marshall]()
Ruins of Sea and Souls by Lisette Marshall
“You fell in love with a fae executioner. Did you truly think that would end well?”With war looming, Emelin's plan is simple: break the Mother's bindings while her more diplomacy-minded friends persuade the rest of the world to join their rebellion. Unfortunately, their would-be allies are far too concerned about Em’s exact connection to the feared and hated Silent Death... -
![The Prince's Bargain by K.M. Shea]()
The Prince's Bargain by K.M. Shea
When Prince Arvel was declared the heir to the throne, he was ignorant of all the forthcoming unpleasantness the title would bring him. Nobles who used to ignore him now seek to manipulate and control him. Even worse, his attendance is mandatory at every social function and party.Every. Party...Categorized as:
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![The Gatekeeper by K. Alex Walker]()
The Gatekeeper by K. Alex Walker
No one defies the Lord of the Underworld. Chief Mataio Tauati took over his father’s post as Gatekeeper of The Dead at seventeen years of age. Twelve years later, he’s become the strongest god of his ancestral lineage. To challenge him is a death sentence and, for the most part, everyone understands the rules. For the most part... -
![Bound and Tide by A.K. Caggiano]()
Bound and Tide by A.K. Caggiano
Xander Shadowhart's mother is dead. Well, no, not exactly—nothing could probably kill Birzuma the Blasphemed—but she is banished to the infernal plane, and that's almost as bad, especially considering she seems to have taken Xander's control over his powers with her... -
![Love Bites Hard by Lola Glass]()
Love Bites Hard by Lola Glass
I agreed to marry the new werewolf king in exchange for my freedom. But now he's holding me hostage on his pack's land. Did I mention that he bit me, publicly, to claim me? Or that he's so lost in the darkness of his past that he's basically feral? If I could grow fur myself, maybe the situation would be a simpler one, but I can't...Categorized as:
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![A Tale of Love and Curses by Laura J. Robert]()
A Tale of Love and Curses by Laura J. Robert
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn the realm of Milania, Princess Davina is locked in within the stone walls of her castle, cursed and destined to meet her demise on her 21st birthday.Fate has different plans when Prince Cole arrives on that very day, insisting on whisking her away to his palace, claiming it will protect her from the curse... -
![Healer to the Ash King by Rebecca F. Kenney]()
Healer to the Ash King by Rebecca F. Kenney
A young healer with water powers is conscripted to serve in the Capital during the "Calling of the Favored," a competition during which the King will choose his bride. Her sympathies—and her friends—are with the Undoing, a band of anarchists intent on overthrowing the monarchy. When she meets the fire-wielding Ash King, all she can think about is removing him from power, by any means necessary...Categorized as:
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![Bitter Heat by Leta Blake]()
Bitter Heat by Leta Blake
A pregnant omega trapped in a desperate situation, an unattached alpha with a lot to prove, and an unexpected fall into love that could save them both. Kerry Monkburn is contracted to a violent alpha in prison for brutal crimes. Now pregnant with the alpha’s child, he lives high in the mountains, far above the city that once lured him in with promises of a better life... -
![Heir of Illusion: A fast-paced fantasy romance with gods and fae by Madeline Taylor]()
Heir of Illusion: A fast-paced fantasy romance with gods and fae by Madeline Taylor
An alliance between enemies. A weapon of untold power. And a bond that could rewrite fate.Blessed with the power of illusion, Ivy Pomeroy has many tricks up her sleeve. However, none of them are a match for the enchanted collar at her throat that keeps her bound to a ruthless king... -
![Fate's Arrow by Michelle Diener]()
Fate's Arrow by Michelle Diener
A dark force at workAva and Luc are asked to head north to Skäddar, a move necessary to save the alliance they have created with the mountainous country. Something terrible is killing Skäddar villagers and leaving messages behind with their bodies that the deaths will continue as long as the Skäddar are in alliance with the Rising Wave... -
![Empress of Fae by Briar Boleyn]()
Empress of Fae by Briar Boleyn
Divided by Oceans but Eternally Bonded Morgan Pendragon has another name now: Morgan Le Fay...Categorized as:
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![Reign of Cinders and Glass by Linsey Hall, Veronica Douglas]()
Reign of Cinders and Glass by Linsey Hall, Veronica Douglas
In a world ruled by immortals, her only hope may lie in the heart of their darkest prince.When my sister Belle goes missing, I venture deep into the cursed woods to find her. Ruthless vampires rule over our kingdom, and I’m terrified she’s been murdered like so many others.As I’m searching, I’m caught by the worst immortal of them Prince Cassius, dark Lord of the Bloodvale... -
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![Forged in Frost by Jasmine Walt]()
Forged in Frost by Jasmine Walt
NYT Bestseller Jasmine Walt returns with the next installment in Of Dragons and Fae, perfect for fans of fantasy romance, action-packed adventure, and wild new worlds...Adara and Einar thought all their problems would be solved when they defeated the corrupted King Aolis... -
![A Grizzly Kind Of Love by Georgette St. Clair]()
A Grizzly Kind Of Love by Georgette St. Clair
Wynona Bennett, owner of The Mating Game, thinks everyone should find true love, so it goes against her instincts to arrange a mating of convenience. It's even worse when it’s for a spoiled socialite with a shopping list where her soul should be. But when powerful people resort to blackmail, she either has to make semi-feral Zane Shepherd into an eligible match, or find herself behind bars... -
![Guardian of the Earth House by Cassandra Gannon]()
Guardian of the Earth House by Cassandra Gannon
Elementals: Water, Earth, Fire and Air are only the beginning. Elementals support everything from Darkness to Time, secretly maintaining the processes of nature. Only now the Elementals are nearly extinct. Two years ago, the Air House released a plague that killed ninety percent of them... -
![Torn Heart by Emma Hamm]()
Torn Heart by Emma Hamm
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCan a dragon win a battle when death is the enemy?Abraxas learned long ago that a life without his soul is not one worth living. Heart shattered with the loss of his mate, he does the only thing he can think of. He packs up his children and he leaves the Kingdom of Umbra. The journey across the sea is arduous and long, but soon he finds himself on a very familiar shore.Dracomaquia... -
![All the Sacrifice of Shadows by Hillary Raymer]()
All the Sacrifice of Shadows by Hillary Raymer
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe was a storm of violent sunbeams and catastrophic rainbows.Marrying for love was never in the stars for Creslyn, as evidenced by her future husband. Drake is calculating, cruel, and wields a blade of death. By all rights, he should be terrifying. But something about him draws her in, his shadows call to the darkness she keeps locked away inside of her... -
![A Traitor Sister by Day Leitao]()
A Traitor Sister by Day Leitao
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHearts will mend and break while a moving castle heads towards an abyss. Free of her master’s manipulations, Astra’s ready to embrace her powers and learn about her origin—until her fae prince is caught in a dark magic prison. Her only hope is to unearth long lost secrets and use magic more powerful than she’s ever dreamed... -
![The Demon Court by Emma Hamm]()
The Demon Court by Emma Hamm
He is temptation, but she will not be tempted.As a child, Selene was left at the foot of the White Tower—given to the sorceresses who train those with magic. Her life has been spent honing her powers. But she can't fully join their ranks until she fulfills a single, impossible task. Bring the Demon King, Lust, to his knees.Lust has ruled his kingdom for centuries... -
![A Crown of Cursed Hearts by Alaya Wells]()
A Crown of Cursed Hearts by Alaya Wells
A woman determined to forge a better future. A fae lord bound by magical chains to the wicked. A kingdom that must surrender to the past in order to begin anew. Vexxion and I have escaped Bledmire Court, but the king and his minions hunt us. It’s all I can do to remain strong... -
![Daring to Dream by Nora Roberts]()
Daring to Dream by Nora Roberts
Margo, Kate and Laura were brought up like sisters amidst the peerless grandeur of Templeton House. But it was Margo whose dreams first took her far away . . . Margo Sullivan had everything a young woman could ask for. But while growing up along the rocky cliffs of Monterey, she couldn't help but dream of bigger things... -
![Warrior from the Shadowland by Cassandra Gannon]()
Warrior from the Shadowland by Cassandra Gannon
Elementals: Water, Earth, Fire and Air are only the beginning. Elementals support everything from Darkness to Time, secretly maintaining the processes of nature. Only now the Elementals are nearly extinct. Two years ago, the Air House released a plague that killed ninety percent of them... -
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![Crown of Slumber: A Sleeping Beauty Retelling by R.L. Perez]()
Crown of Slumber: A Sleeping Beauty Retelling by R.L. Perez
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTwo feuding kingdoms. One unbreakable sleeping curse.When a deadly sleeping curse befalls her family, Princess Aurelia's only hope lies in the hands of the wicked Prince Fenn. His kingdom maintains the only known supply of stardust, a rare substance that is the key to breaking the spell... -
![Monstrous Nights by Genoveva Dimova]()
Monstrous Nights by Genoveva Dimova
Dive into the breakneck conclusion to the Slavic folklore-inspired Witch's Compendium of Monsters series, which began with Foul DaysWith her magic reclaimed and her role in the community of Chernograd restored, Kosara’s life should finally be back to normal—but, of course, things can’t possibly be that simple... -
![Omega Defiant by Dessa Lux]()
Omega Defiant by Dessa Lux
An omega who wants nothing to do with alphas... An alpha who wants to save omegas, but never meant to fall for one... And a thousand-mile roadtrip that will change their lives... if they don't kill each other first. Omega werewolf Casey Niemi has grown up in the safety of his adopted pack... -
![Lies Within the Darkest Tower by Tessa Cole]()
Lies Within the Darkest Tower by Tessa Cole
No one can know the newest guard in the Black Tower is a woman.When my younger brother’s name is called in the lottery for life-long service in the most dangerous army in the kingdoms, I know my ruthless stepfather is responsible and I must take his place.It doesn’t matter that I’m a woman and only men are allowed in the Black Tower...Categorized as:
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![Enamored in Death by Molly Tullis]()
Enamored in Death by Molly Tullis
Perfect for fans of Madeline Miller's Circe, Jennifer Saint’s Elektra, or Scarlett St. Clair's A Touch of Darkness, this story combines romance and Greek mythology in a twist of several famous myths.In the belly of the Underworld, Thanatos has reigned as the God of Death since time immemorial, disregarding his own fearsome reputation and the loneliness that comes with it... -
![Elemental Fae Academy: Book Two by Lexi C. Foss, J.R. Thorn]()
Elemental Fae Academy: Book Two by Lexi C. Foss, J.R. Thorn
Someone wants me dead. Worse yet, my link to Spirit is dying. Why? Because Exos has been taken by a new enemy. Now I have to rely on my other elements to find my missing link before it’s too late. Oh, and I need a guard to protect me while I learn how to defend myself. No big deal. Master the elements, find my lost Spirit, and identify the bad guy. Yeah. Easy... -
![Clash of Storms by Bec McMaster]()
Clash of Storms by Bec McMaster
The old eddas speak of dreki—fabled creatures who haunt the depths of Iceland's volcanoes and steal away fair maidens. Malin wants none of such myths. As a half-blood dreki, she's beneath the notice of the arrogant warriors who rule the skies—except for Sirius Blackfrost, the most ruthless dreki within the court... -
![King of Merits by Juno Heart]()
King of Merits by Juno Heart
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAn Unseelie king. A halfling princess. Enemies born to end an ancient curse. Merrin Fionbharr, the Princess of Air, has dreamed about the beautiful silver fae for as long as she can remember. In snow and blood, she sees his death, certain she is fated to save him. The Silver King, Riven na Duinn, is obsessed with visions of the halfling Seelie princess. Too bad she’s his enemy’s daughter...Categorized as:
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![Flame Kissed by Annie Anderson]()
Flame Kissed by Annie Anderson
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsYou can’t outrun fate. As a phoenix on the run from her Legion, I’ve done my best to stay one step ahead of the hunters on my tail. So far, I’ve managed to hide from everyone—everyone except Rhys. Bonded against my will, I’ve avoided my mate for the better part of a century—hating him for the life he stole from me. But he’s always there. Waiting. Watching...Categorized as:
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![Allegiance Sworn by Kylie Griffin]()
Allegiance Sworn by Kylie Griffin
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThere is no mercy in the demon realm. No escape. In this place of desperation and conflict, anyone who is not purebred is virtually powerless. Until a demon leader seeks to unify the races… With the alliance of the humans and the half-blood Na’Chi forged, the demon Na’Reish prepare for war by seizing human blood-slaves... -
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![Gut Deep by Donna Augustine]()
Gut Deep by Donna Augustine
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsPenelope They steal our world, destroy our lives and view us as worthless chattel. I never thought I’d be desperate enough to ask one of them for help, and worse, one of their leaders. But with a vampire stalking me, a werewolf might be my only salvation. I’m still not sure which is worse, him or death... -
![Empath's Lure by Jen Lynning]()
Empath's Lure by Jen Lynning
An incubus reluctant to use his powers. An empath confident in her own skin. His powers may not affect her, but there’s more than magic in play.***Lisca doesn’t want to be a part of Lhanaperi’s trade delegation...Categorized as:
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![Heir of Broken Kingdom by Mads Rafferty]()
Heir of Broken Kingdom by Mads Rafferty
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsDelilah and Knox thought defeating the dark magic was the end. But fate, it seems, has a lot more planned for Delilah. Forced to return to the human lands ravished by evil and oppression, the golden princess must once again rise to the occasion—this time, to destroy her father... -
![Entangled by Sylvia Mercedes]()
Entangled by Sylvia Mercedes
THE LIBRARIAN AND THE PRINCE . . .Clara is an Obligate, an indentured servant of the fae.If she ever wants to see home again, she must survive ten more years of servitude, developing her newly-discovered magic and battling powerful nightmare monsters in the Doomed City Library. She can’t afford any distractions . . -
![The Girl Who Soared Over Fairyland and Cut the Moon in Two by Catherynne M. Valente, Ana Juan]()
The Girl Who Soared Over Fairyland and Cut the Moon in Two by Catherynne M. Valente, Ana Juan
September misses Fairyland and her friends Ell, the Wyverary, and the boy Saturday. She longs to leave the routines of home, and embark on a new adventure. Little does she know that this time, she will be spirited away to the moon, reunited with her friends, and find herself faced with saving Fairyland from a moon-Yeti with great and mysterious powers...Categorized as:
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![When the Bell Tolls by Everythursday]()
When the Bell Tolls by Everythursday
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFandom: Harry PotterRelationship: Draco Malfoy/Hermione Granger--------------------------------------------------As a Dark revival begins to rise four years after the war, Hermione Granger is placed on the assignment of putting an end to them – and her first task is to recruit the Ministry’s best hope and last option in the form of Draco Malfoy... -
![Bad Blood by Jenna Wolfhart]()
Bad Blood by Jenna Wolfhart
Duty. Desire. Destruction.To Selene, duty is everything. She is the last of her kind, a royal descendent of the original generation of vampires. And as the final Titan queen to rule the kingdom of Troy, she is the only one standing between her people and the cruelty of Zeus... -
![The Shadows Beyond by T.J. Rose]()
The Shadows Beyond by T.J. Rose
Cinnamon ‘Cinn’ Saunders thought he’d learnt to control his little ghost problem. That is, until the moment he brings back a malevolent spirit from the shadowrealm, and quickly finds himself unjustly arrested for the murder of four people.After breaking free of foster care and a stint in juvie, all Cinn wanted to do was keep his head down and work his way up to become a professional chef...Categorized as:
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![The Species Within by Kimberley Clark]()
The Species Within by Kimberley Clark
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIMPORTANT: This book has been revised. Version purchased/read before Mid Oct, 2014 may be old version. If you have purchased old version please contact... -
![An Omega for the Lycan Prince by Isa Rinner]()
An Omega for the Lycan Prince by Isa Rinner
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThis is the first book in a series called "Silverlake Wolves", though it can be read as a standalone.~~~Sweet and kind Annalise has just started her college life. As an Omega she-wolf, she doesn't have high expectations in life or love. Happy to spend her days with her friends and family, her life gets turned upside down when she meets her mate... -
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![The Dark Embrace by Daemonica Draco, SJ Sanders]()
The Dark Embrace by Daemonica Draco, SJ Sanders
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsIn a world generations after the collision between the human and otherworldly realms, Robyn was born with powers she never asked for, powers of necromancy that demanded training by the joint law of the western kingdoms and changed the course of her life forever... -
![Embers of Healing by Aria Vale, Alana Khan]()
Embers of Healing by Aria Vale, Alana Khan
Injured in body and soul while protecting innocents from attack, the once-proud orc firefighter has withdrawn into bitter solitude. Will Sarah’s desperate request for help be the key to unlock the damaged male hiding under his brooding green skin?SarahThe state's threat to condemn the house I inherited has left me racing against a looming deadline...Categorized as:
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![Roman by Callie Rhodes]()
Roman by Callie Rhodes
Bartered into the hands of an alpha, there was never a chance of escape.No woman willingly travels to the Boundarylands.It's where they are—the Alphas.They keep to themselves in the wilderness, and beta civilization knows to keep its distance. Especially beta women…for fear they may not be a beta after all... -
![Court of Vines and Vipers by Emberly Ash]()
Court of Vines and Vipers by Emberly Ash
The thrilling third installment in the Secrets of the Faerie Crown series! (Minors spoilers below)Some of us aren’t meant to be happy. I was foolish to think I deserved it.The darkness is coming for Annwyn. Veyka Pendragon must stand—with her friends spread across the realms, her mate lost to her, her heart in shreds... -
![Arcane Scholar by Kathy Haan]()
Arcane Scholar by Kathy Haan
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter the dramatic events of "Bedlam Academy," Rose and her mates are looking forward to a new semester all together under one roof. However, their lives are once again thrown into chaos when Dean Fallgren, the head of Bedlam Academy, goes missing, though her threats continue. In her place, an enigmatic new dean takes over, and introduces a prestigious competition called the Arcane Scholar... -
![Slaying the Shadow Prince by Helen Scheuerer]()
Slaying the Shadow Prince by Helen Scheuerer
In a realm on the brink of destruction, evil forces snatch innocents to suffer fates worse than death. Only a monster hunter and her monstrous enemy can stop them.Drue Emmerson, noblewoman-turned-ranger, wants one vengeance. With her family slain by the vicious shadow wraiths, she’s determined to defend her fallen kingdom. And that means carving out the hearts of every dark creature she can find...Categorized as:
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